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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji to parliament in a special session next week, potentially resolving months of investigation into the pilgrim fund.
The Malaysian government is consulting stakeholders on proposed changes to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations by a Royal Commission of Inquiry to strengthen governance and management of the pilgrimage fund.
Former Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa claims the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report has exonerated him of allegations levelled during his time in office.
The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is pursuing a strengthened strategic partnership with Bernama to amplify its initiatives promoting progressive, moderate Islamic values and community development across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended granting statutory status to the Haj Affairs Committee under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, with defined responsibilities for overseeing pilgrimage operations and pilgrim welfare.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged Baitulmal institutions to move beyond traditional aid distribution and evolve into wealth-generating platforms that create sustainable economic opportunities for Muslim communities.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has forcefully condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and settlers, calling it a blatant violation of Islamic sanctity.
Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development has exposed a viral marriage letter bearing a fabricated reference number, warning the public against accepting unverified religious documents.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating Haj pilgrimage slots on a first-registered, first-served basis without introducing preferential categories, ensuring equitable treatment for all depositors seeking to perform the pilgrimage.
Malaysia's government has clarified that the Federal Territory Muslim Cemetery Development Project in Hulu Semenyih has been in planning since 2005 to address critical burial space shortages in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's religious affairs ministry pledges continued backing for tahfiz education, positioning Quranic memorization programmes as integral to developing well-rounded citizens equipped for diverse professional roles.
The last group of 258 Malaysian haj pilgrims touched down at KLIA on Tuesday, marking the successful conclusion of the 1447H/2026M haj season. Despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Malaysia's haj operations earned international recognition.
Malaysia has successfully prevented all haj and badal haj scams during the 1447H/2026 pilgrimage season, marking a significant achievement in fraud prevention. The milestone was reached through coordinated efforts between Tabung Haji, police and relevant agencies.